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Vernon Hunter commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
Daughter just got settled in good.. and now on hold for her school. Had some problems with her school forming up and getting started so she now in golding pattern in chicago till they get enough people to start. Told she is now out of boot camp and…
Mark commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
We are all very excited. Son sounded wiped out and like he has a bad cold but he was excited to have been capped and is looking forward to seeing us this week. Hope to meet some of you as well. Congrats to all of us with kids graduating on the 18th.
Vernon Hunter commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
We got our phone call other day to..our duaghter was wiped out...after BS21. My wife talked to her she got the call while she was driving to work. We are both looking very forward to seeinbg her the 18th and all ready making arrangents...an…
TerriC(Ship09Div077)PIR 2/18/11 commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
Ooooops, my bad. My brother just set me straight on something: The Bobster is Airman Meeks, but still a U.S. Sailor!
TerriC(Ship09Div077)PIR 2/18/11 commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
He is a Sailor, whooohooo, 'Airman 3rd Class' AW FTS!!!
TerriC(Ship09Div077)PIR 2/18/11 commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
I haven't gotten a call yet :-(
Mark commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
Just got the call! We officially have a Navy sailor!
Mark commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
No call yet. Have you received one?
TerriC(Ship09Div077)PIR 2/18/11 commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
Yes, Battlestations is going on as I type. We should be hearing from them tomorrow sometime. My phone has been right in front of me. Can't wait to see you both next week!!!!
TerriC(Ship09Div077)PIR 2/18/11 commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
I can promise you that I will be emotional for sure! Im one that cries at the singing of the National Athem.
Vernon Hunter commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
Yep seems we are pretty close Terri.. might have even gone to school about same time..We will definately be up there for PIR. Know tha yo will be too...Seing you kid graduate is kinda like seeing them grow up in mater of months. Wheni graduated boot…
TerriC(Ship09Div077)PIR 2/18/11 commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
Vernon - Williamston is right down the road from me (Anderson, SC). I can't wait to see mine and know you feel the same way.
Gene - I will be praying that the weather will permit your son to get to Charleston. I know that must…
Gene Kennerly commented on Jack Michel's group 'South Carolina Navy Dads'
My sons PIR was 1/28/11. He reports to Goose Creek, SC sometime today if his flight is able to leave Chicago. We are from Williston, SC.
Profile Information
- My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
- Jacob
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- MM
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am ex Navy and Project Manager with a Contractor out of DC
- Prior Military Experience
- Proud Navy Veteran, Desert Storm Veteran
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Happy, and Very Proud of him
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Son
- Please share: how did you find us?
- Surfing the web for answers
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- At 7:06am on October 27, 2009,
Bob Russell said… - Jack, Mark is in his third week of MA school at Lackland AFB. He will graduate in early December. He is doing great - says it is 180 degrees different from boot camp. He goes to class from 8 - 5 and has weekends free. He went through the OC (pepper) spray ordeal last Friday. He called afterwards and said his face and eyes were still on fire six hours later. He was excited to get his laptop and a cell phone so he can talk to his wife on a daily basis. He will get his orders soon, we are hoping he will stationed on the east coast. It is great to hear him sounding so positive about his Navy service. Sounds like part of Jacobs training will be surviving a Great Lakes winter. Great hearing from you. GO NAVY!
- At 6:33pm on October 14, 2009,
Bob Russell said…
- Jack, sorry I missed you too. Once we got seated, I forgot about everyting except our sailor. He called tonight and is in San Antonio for A school which starts Monday. He is a new man. See you on the A school group.
- At 7:47am on October 6, 2009,
Bob Russell said…
- Jack, I saw another comment on the Boot Camp group that they ran BS21 last night (Monday night). If so, we should be getting a call from our sailors today. I am excited about the trip, I am flying up Thursday morning with Mark's wife and her parents. His mom is recovering from surgery and cannot come. She grew up in a Navy and Marine Corps family and it is really bumming her out that she won't be there. We all have plenty of cameras to capture the experience, and a webcam so she can talk to him during liberty. Hope to see you at PIR. GO NAVY!
- At 8:11am on October 3, 2009,
Bob Russell said…
- Jack, Have a safe and fun trip. We will fly up there on Thursday. I am more excited every day as I read the posts from other dads about PIR. Hope you have a safe and fun trip. GO NAVY!
- At 1:55am on October 3, 2009,
Greg Yee said… - Jack
Got the gate pass and we are almost ready to go, can't wait to see our new sailor, really looking forward to PIR, have a safe trip and GO NAVY !!!!
- At 1:51pm on September 30, 2009,
Bob Russell said…
- Jack, Mark has been using most of his phone calls to contact his wife. Her baby is due in February and he is concerned about not being with her. Such is Navy life! We have been getting regular letters, he sounds really upbeat lately. He mentioned BS 21, but did not give a day. I guess we will know it is over when he makes the phone call. I am excited and looking forward to PIR next week.
- At 9:47am on September 23, 2009,
Greg Yee said…
- Jack
We also heard from our son on Saturday morning for about 35 min, he sounds better than the last call, was SIQ for a couple of days with the recruit crud, had a 102 temp but was back on his feet when he called, hes passing his test's and is up beat, ready for PIR in just over two weeks, we can wait to see him, tell you son congrats on the job hes doing and it will be over soon, thanks for the note, take care and will chat with you later.
- At 9:14am on September 10, 2009,
Greg Yee said…
- Jack
Have been getting letters for about a week and a half now, he sounds good but wants it to be over soon, got a 15 min call last thursday, was good to hear from him, he is the div ARPOC and says the guys dont listen to him very well, I told him to hang tough and not wear his heart on his sleeve, he will earn the guys respect as time goes on, he says the chow sucks and he and his division are doing lots of PT, his mother and i told him to hang in there and stay tough and it will all be over before he knows it, less than a month to go, looking forward to PIR 10/9/09.
chat with you later
Greg
- At 2:08pm on September 6, 2009,
Wirt Epling said…
- Jack,
Thanks for the note. My wife, Lisa, and I were just talking about the possibility of a phone call this coming week. I'm envious, but happy for you getting the call. I know you're glad to get some positive feedback from your son. I hope ours goes as well as yours sounds. Our youngest (daughter) is home for her visit from college, so we're distracted in a very pleasant way this weekend. Hoping to hear from him soon.
- At 9:13pm on August 26, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Jack! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Jack this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Jacob is doing!
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors!
Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And as PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire.
And Jack- thank you for your service to our great country. Best Regards- Paul
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